about

Hi. My name is Stephanie. I live on an island. I love making things beautiful and making beautiful things.

I also love seeing the beautiful things other people make, and when I find them I want to share them with you!

Below you can find out more about The Mermaid Island's featured artisans and other partners. Enjoy!

Calla CraftsCalla Crafts is my own personal line. I'm interested in a wide range of handwork; usually after I've tried a craft for a while, I move on to something else. For me, the magic is in learning and in creating something new. That's why the categories on this site change often!

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Versaille RoyaltyVersaille Royalty is a jewelry line by Macedonian artisan Nikola Dimovski. I met Nikola while I was living in Malta, where he goes during the summer to sell his pieces on the promenades. I really love his work, and so I partnered with him to bring it to you on The Mermaid Island! You can read more about Nikola's work here.

Asha The word Asha means hope in Telugu. It is the name of a network of sewing initiatives in various villages of Andhra Pradesh, India. Through Asha, women who are otherwise financially destitute can learn a viable trade with which to support their families. Our cotton totes are made by these empowered ladies, and our scarves by a connected startup involving weavers within the city of Hyderabad. When you buy our totes or scarves, 100% of proceeds go to supporting these initiatives. Read more about Asha here.

Mint SparrowMint Sparrow is an on-the-ground modern vintage shop that features some of the work made by Calla Crafts and Asha, as well as many other artists. You can find them at 120 St. John's Street, Valletta, Malta. You won't regret stopping into this friendly little haven! You can read more about Mint Sparrow here.